Choosing the right school for your child is a huge decision for any parent, and at Wisbech Grammar School in Cambridgeshire, there is help every step of the way.
Wisbech Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in England (founded in 1379) and set on a 34-acre site, it enjoys the benefit of excellent facilities, subject-specialist staff and small class sizes. Together with a programme of extended enrichment activities and exceptional levels of pupil care it delivers an all-round education.
All well and good, but understanding the routes available to access this rewarding educational experience is especially important as thoughts turn to school entries for September 2017. The main entry points into Wisbech Grammar School are in its Prep School, Magdalene House at Reception, the Senior School into Years Seven, Nine and Lower Sixth Form. ?Although those are the four main entry points into the school, they?re not exclusive by any means,? says registrar Karen Barclay. ?Children commonly join us in all year groups, and the lovely thing about Wisbech Grammar School is that its welcoming and friendly atmosphere enables children to settle in and begin to thrive very quickly.?
Research is Key
The first step for parents interested in an independent education is research ? talk to parents of existing pupils, request a prospectus, and visit the school?s website. ?It?s a good way of getting a flavour of life at the school,? says Karen, ?but by far the best way of discovering what...